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Wednesday, April 24, 2013

April 24, 1945 - Heinrich Himmler offers surrender

Ignoring the orders of Adolf Hitler, Himmler makes a secret surrender offer to the Allies, provided that the Red Army is not involved. The offer is rejected; when Hitler hears of Himmler's betrayal, he orders him shot.